You are invited to join the Northern Illinois Synod diakonia Steering Committee for this year's diakonia retreat. Held at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (1834 S IL Route 2 Oregon, IL) on November 8th from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
We will be welcoming Deacon Laura Gorton from Christ Lutheran Church in Belvidere to be our keynote speaker.
Life can feel overwhelming at times with the many things vying for our attention: work obligations, family life, news highlighting the brokenness of the world. In this day-long retreat, we will introduce spiritual practices that are aimed at helping you reconnect to the divine when you can find rest and renewal. These spiritual practices are also ones that you can introduce to your own faith communities. Join us for a day of renewal and reconnection. This retreat is open to everyone.
To RSVP, please email Doug Wood (click here). Cost of the retreat is $30 and can be paid online (please put "diakonia Fall Retreat" in the memo) or via check. More information can be found on the attached flyer. Registration closes October 31, 2025.
